FRANK THOMAS SMITH Sr.

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Nov 24, 2008 at 12:01 AMNov 24, 2008 at 9:51 PM

Frank Thomas Smith Sr., 85, of 1880 Karr Valley Rd., passed away Sunday (Nov. 23, 2008) at home.
Born in Fremont, April 28, 1923, the son of James and Mary Hagadorn Smith, he had been a life-long area resident, and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-46. On June 29, 1946 he married Esther Hosmer Smith, who survives. Frank was retired from New York state as a heavy equipment operator, and was a member of the Almond American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking (making things for his family including gun cabinets, and an entertainment center), but most of all was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Clifford, James and Robert Smith; and sisters, Esther Wise, Bessie Jackson and Nora Hosmer.
He is survived by his wife, Esther; three daughters, Helen Fay of Surprise, Ariz., Roberta (Henry) DuFrane of Lancaster, and Pamela (Brett) Brewster of East Aurora; three sons, Frank Thomas Jr. (Judy) Smith of Almond, Edward Lee (Elizabeth) Smith of Almond, and Jack Allan Sr. (Tammy) Smith of Almond; 23 grandchildren, Danielle, Chad, Dustin, Brandon, Michael, Dave, Sharon, Shauna, Stephen, Katrina, Tommy, Erica, Elaine, Ed, Erin, Taelor, Cody, Brett II, Michael, Stacy, Jack, Craig and Travis; many great-grandchildren; his sister, Maryann Mulhollen of Canisteo; and brother, Richard (Pamela) Smith of Arkport .
The family will be present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, at the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Charles Emerson officiating. Burial will be in Almond Woodlawn Cemetery, with full military honors.
To send a remembrance visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
Friends may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc. or the American Diabetes Assoc. Envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home.

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